Northern Ireland News for March 2008 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2008
Carpet Manufacturer Announces £15m Investment
A County Antrim carpet company has announced a multi-million pound technology investment at its Portadown factory, which will also bring new jobs. Ulster Carpets supplies carpets to luxury hotels and...
Carpet Manufacturer Announces £15m Investment
A County Antrim carpet company has announced a multi-million pound technology investment at its Portadown factory, which will also bring new jobs. Ulster Carpets supplies carpets to luxury hotels and...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2008
PSNI Equality On Target
The security minister has told parliament catholic representation in the PSNI is "on target". Catholic numbers in the PSNI have continued to increase due to the positive discrimination policy, which ...
PSNI Equality On Target
The security minister has told parliament catholic representation in the PSNI is "on target". Catholic numbers in the PSNI have continued to increase due to the positive discrimination policy, which ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2008
Interest Rates Kept On Hold
The Bank of England is keeping interest rates on hold at 5.25%, the Monetary Policy Committee has announced. Fears about rising inflation, along with increasing energy bills and rising oil and wheat ...
Interest Rates Kept On Hold
The Bank of England is keeping interest rates on hold at 5.25%, the Monetary Policy Committee has announced. Fears about rising inflation, along with increasing energy bills and rising oil and wheat ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2008
Van The Man And Local Bands Take To States
Van Morrison is to head a Northern Ireland musical showcase in the US next week featuring a host of Belfast talent. Launching his new album Keep It Simple, Van will be performing with a selection of ...
Van The Man And Local Bands Take To States
Van Morrison is to head a Northern Ireland musical showcase in the US next week featuring a host of Belfast talent. Launching his new album Keep It Simple, Van will be performing with a selection of ...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2008
Man Found Guilty Of 'First Date' Murder
A man has been found guilty of murdering a woman on his first date with her. Fitness instructor Karl Taylor, 27, of Covent Garden, central London had denied murdering Kate Beagley in May last year. ...
Man Found Guilty Of 'First Date' Murder
A man has been found guilty of murdering a woman on his first date with her. Fitness instructor Karl Taylor, 27, of Covent Garden, central London had denied murdering Kate Beagley in May last year. ...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2008
999 Call Released In Search For Shannon
Police searching for missing schoolgirl Shannon Matthews have released a recording of the 999 call made by her mother reporting that she had failed to come home. Karen Matthews made the call when her...
999 Call Released In Search For Shannon
Police searching for missing schoolgirl Shannon Matthews have released a recording of the 999 call made by her mother reporting that she had failed to come home. Karen Matthews made the call when her...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Portadown Man Linked To Bin Laden
A Portadown man has been arrested in the US after allegedly telling flight attendants he had links with Osama Bin Laden. The 44 year-old man is alleged to have been drinking on the flight from Atlant...
Portadown Man Linked To Bin Laden
A Portadown man has been arrested in the US after allegedly telling flight attendants he had links with Osama Bin Laden. The 44 year-old man is alleged to have been drinking on the flight from Atlant...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Alcohol related Crime Soars By 26 Per Cent
Recent government figures reveal Northern Ireland's drinking related crime is on an upward spiral. Crime committed under the influence of alcohol has gone up to 2,932 incidents in 2006 from the 2,330...
Alcohol related Crime Soars By 26 Per Cent
Recent government figures reveal Northern Ireland's drinking related crime is on an upward spiral. Crime committed under the influence of alcohol has gone up to 2,932 incidents in 2006 from the 2,330...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2008
Man Found Guilty Of Son's Murder
A man has been found guilty of the murder of his young son and the attempted murder of his teenage daughter. Christopher Hawkins, 47, from Slaithwaite in Huddersfield was found guilty of murdering hi...
Man Found Guilty Of Son's Murder
A man has been found guilty of the murder of his young son and the attempted murder of his teenage daughter. Christopher Hawkins, 47, from Slaithwaite in Huddersfield was found guilty of murdering hi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Romanians To Appear In Court Over £24,000 Fraud
Almost 30 Romanians are due to appear in court over a find by the PSNI of £24,000. Police took the money from a Nicolae Nicola at the weekend and have brought proceedings against him regarding tax is...
Romanians To Appear In Court Over £24,000 Fraud
Almost 30 Romanians are due to appear in court over a find by the PSNI of £24,000. Police took the money from a Nicolae Nicola at the weekend and have brought proceedings against him regarding tax is...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Victoria Square Set For Grand Opening
The doors are set to open on the much-anticipated Victoria Square, as Belfast's newest shopping centre gets ready for it's grand opening. A spectacular launch party is promised as the opening gets un...
Victoria Square Set For Grand Opening
The doors are set to open on the much-anticipated Victoria Square, as Belfast's newest shopping centre gets ready for it's grand opening. A spectacular launch party is promised as the opening gets un...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2008
Man Dies In Lancashire Park Fight
A man has been fatally stabbed after he intervened in a fight in a Lancashire park. Mohammed Shafiq, 50, from York Street in Nelson died following the incident in Thompson Park in Burnley on Tuesday ...
Man Dies In Lancashire Park Fight
A man has been fatally stabbed after he intervened in a fight in a Lancashire park. Mohammed Shafiq, 50, from York Street in Nelson died following the incident in Thompson Park in Burnley on Tuesday ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Former RUC Man Appointed To Justice Committee
An ex-RUC man has been appointed as chair to the assembly committee for the transfer of policing and justice powers. Jimmy Spratt, a former RUC officer and now South Belfast MLA, accepted the nominat...
Former RUC Man Appointed To Justice Committee
An ex-RUC man has been appointed as chair to the assembly committee for the transfer of policing and justice powers. Jimmy Spratt, a former RUC officer and now South Belfast MLA, accepted the nominat...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Tractor Used In Bungled Robbery
An ATM dispenser has been badly damaged in an attempted robbery in Co Down. The person responsible drove a tractor into the ATM in Rostrevor at 3.15am on Wednesday morning, leaving the cash machine a...
Tractor Used In Bungled Robbery
An ATM dispenser has been badly damaged in an attempted robbery in Co Down. The person responsible drove a tractor into the ATM in Rostrevor at 3.15am on Wednesday morning, leaving the cash machine a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Ian Paisley Announces The End Is Nigh
Ian Paisley has dramatically announced his intention to step down as First Minister less than half way through his term of office. Speculation raged after Mr Paisley invited journalists to a media b...
Ian Paisley Announces The End Is Nigh
Ian Paisley has dramatically announced his intention to step down as First Minister less than half way through his term of office. Speculation raged after Mr Paisley invited journalists to a media b...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Better Stroke Service Will Save Lives
Northern Ireland's Chief Medical Officer has said new improvements in health care for stroke patients will save lives. Stroke is one of Northern Ireland's biggest killers...
Better Stroke Service Will Save Lives
Northern Ireland's Chief Medical Officer has said new improvements in health care for stroke patients will save lives. Stroke is one of Northern Ireland's biggest killers...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2008
Pensioner Charged With Manchester Murder
A 70-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 25-year-old man in Manchester last week. David Broady, from Victoria Square in Manchester, has been charged with the murder of Craig Douglas an...
Pensioner Charged With Manchester Murder
A 70-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 25-year-old man in Manchester last week. David Broady, from Victoria Square in Manchester, has been charged with the murder of Craig Douglas an...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Policing Targets Increase Against Budget Cuts Of £100m
The Policing Board has published its Policing Plan at its Belfast Headquarters outlining a range of new targets against a backdrop of the budget cuts. The Plan sets 10 objectives, 18 performance indi...
Policing Targets Increase Against Budget Cuts Of £100m
The Policing Board has published its Policing Plan at its Belfast Headquarters outlining a range of new targets against a backdrop of the budget cuts. The Plan sets 10 objectives, 18 performance indi...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2008
UK Student Killed In Guyana Cliff Fall
A teenager from the UK has been killed in a fall from a cliff in Guyana. Pamela McCarroll, 18, from Beith in Ayrshire, is believed to have slipped and fallen 300ft while rock climbing at the Tutawau ...
UK Student Killed In Guyana Cliff Fall
A teenager from the UK has been killed in a fall from a cliff in Guyana. Pamela McCarroll, 18, from Beith in Ayrshire, is believed to have slipped and fallen 300ft while rock climbing at the Tutawau ...
Recruitment News, Mar 5, 2008
Minister Martin Announces Jobs Boost For Waterford
Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin TD has announced that Teva Pharmaceutical, one of the world's largest manufacturer of generic medicines, is investing €65 million at ...
Minister Martin Announces Jobs Boost For Waterford
Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin TD has announced that Teva Pharmaceutical, one of the world's largest manufacturer of generic medicines, is investing €65 million at ...
Recruitment News, Mar 5, 2008
Company Withdraws From Local Training Division
The Department for Employment and Learning has announced the ending of its training contracts with Carter and Carter Group PLC. An independent inspection carried out by the Education and Training Ins...
Company Withdraws From Local Training Division
The Department for Employment and Learning has announced the ending of its training contracts with Carter and Carter Group PLC. An independent inspection carried out by the Education and Training Ins...
Recruitment News, Mar 5, 2008
Skills Development And Education Vital To ICT Sector
Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey stressed that skills development, quality education and training was vital to the success of the local ICT sector. The Minister was addressing delegates...
Skills Development And Education Vital To ICT Sector
Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey stressed that skills development, quality education and training was vital to the success of the local ICT sector. The Minister was addressing delegates...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2008
Man Arrested Over Dog Attack
A man has been arrested after a nine-year-old boy suffered facial injuries in a savage dog attack. The 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog, which was dangerously out of ...
Man Arrested Over Dog Attack
A man has been arrested after a nine-year-old boy suffered facial injuries in a savage dog attack. The 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog, which was dangerously out of ...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2008
Arrest In Premiership Ticket Tout Probe
Police investigating alleged ticket touting at Premier League football clubs have arrested a 32-year-old man. The man, who is from Blackburn, was arrested at Manchester United's ground Old Trafford d...
Arrest In Premiership Ticket Tout Probe
Police investigating alleged ticket touting at Premier League football clubs have arrested a 32-year-old man. The man, who is from Blackburn, was arrested at Manchester United's ground Old Trafford d...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2008
Charities To Lose 'Millions' Over Tax Changes
Charities have been warned that they stand to lose out on around £90 million when the new lower income tax rate is introduced next month. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) said that the drop in the ...
Charities To Lose 'Millions' Over Tax Changes
Charities have been warned that they stand to lose out on around £90 million when the new lower income tax rate is introduced next month. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) said that the drop in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2008
Prisoner Escapes During Release Programme
A convicted kidnapper sentenced to life in prison has escaped during a pre-release training course. Also convicted of attempted rape, Mark Thomas Clarke, 40, was attending a course in Nutts Corner, C...
Prisoner Escapes During Release Programme
A convicted kidnapper sentenced to life in prison has escaped during a pre-release training course. Also convicted of attempted rape, Mark Thomas Clarke, 40, was attending a course in Nutts Corner, C...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2008
Woman Sentenced For Wrongful Stabbing
A mother who stabbed a man she thought had sexually abused her son has received a four year suspended sentence. Mr Justice Stephens said the woman would normally be jailed. The 41-year-old mother had...
Woman Sentenced For Wrongful Stabbing
A mother who stabbed a man she thought had sexually abused her son has received a four year suspended sentence. Mr Justice Stephens said the woman would normally be jailed. The 41-year-old mother had...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2008
Fishermen Rescued By Helicopter
The coastguard has rescued seven men after their fishing boat ran into trouble off the North Coast. Two lifeboats and the Irish Coastguard helicopter joined the Mulroy Coatguard cliff and rescue team...
Fishermen Rescued By Helicopter
The coastguard has rescued seven men after their fishing boat ran into trouble off the North Coast. Two lifeboats and the Irish Coastguard helicopter joined the Mulroy Coatguard cliff and rescue team...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2008
Gallantry Medal For Glasgow Terror Attack Hero
Glasgow Airport terror attack hero John Smeaton has been honoured for his bravery by being awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal at Buckingham Palace. The 31-year-old baggage handler intervened and hel...
Gallantry Medal For Glasgow Terror Attack Hero
Glasgow Airport terror attack hero John Smeaton has been honoured for his bravery by being awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal at Buckingham Palace. The 31-year-old baggage handler intervened and hel...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2008
Paisley Senior Pushed By Party
Ian Paisley is facing a new bout of pressure to step down as the leader of the DUP from his own party. There is growing speculation senior members of his party are considering plans to see the now 82...
Paisley Senior Pushed By Party
Ian Paisley is facing a new bout of pressure to step down as the leader of the DUP from his own party. There is growing speculation senior members of his party are considering plans to see the now 82...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.